Where Anna May Wong Failed, She Arrived Michelle Yeohfirst Asian woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress All, Everywhere All at once, the revelation film of the year, which received 7 statuettes at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. WITH Ke Hai QuanJamie Lee Curtis and Brendan FraserMichelle Yeoh was the protagonist of this 95th edition of the Academy, rewarding the talent and perseverance of a career that seemed to have waned for years, if not in some cases ended for decades, and who were instead able to redeem themselves with masterful interpretations. exciting and captivating.
“For all the boys and girls who are like me watching us this evening, this award is a beacon of hope and opportunity.the visibly flustered actress, who was born in 1962 in Ipoh, Malaysia and moved to the UK as a child, where she began studying at the age of 4, declared. At the beginning, her dream was to become a prima ballerina: ambitious and driven, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance, she also excelled in athletic exercises, and as a teenager she played squash and participated in national swimming and diving competitions. Experiments with ballet and modern dance, but her dream is shattered by a spinal injury that hampers her professional career. Therefore, he decides to direct his eyes to the creation of his own dance school. In the meantime, he returned to Malaysia in 1983, where, at the age of 21, he won the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant. Thus began her modeling career in Hong Kong, and in 1984 she directed a series of commercials produced by D&B Films, Charles Jourdan’s nascent film production company, in which she confronted action heroes such as Jackie Chan and Chow Yun-Fat.
Like many other movie stars working in Hong Kong, Michelle is also trying to establish herself in Hollywood, but the road is not easy. and in major productions, Asian actresses are still given several important roles. In 1997, we see her along with Pierce Brosnam in the film. Tomorrow never dies (1997) as a Bond girl, three years later starred in the popular Tiger and dragon. Later, she was offered the role of Seraphim in two sequels to the popular film saga. matrix, but due to previous commitments, she is forced to refuse, so the writers of The Matrix change the role to a male, played by Colin Chow. In 2002 he produced his first British film. Touchthrough his production company Mythical Films. In early 2005, he finishes filming scenes Memories of a GeishaBased on the novel of the same name by Arthur Golden.
From 2017 to 2020, she is busy in the first three seasons of the series Star Trek: Discoverythe franchise’s sixth live-action television series. Star Trek, in which she plays the role of Philippa Georgiou. And in 2022, he is starring in a mini-series. The Witcher: Origin of Blood, a prequel to the 2019 television series of the same name. Then, finally, a great opportunity offered by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, already renamed Daniels. The first awards rained down: not only an Oscar, but also a Golden Globe, and then nominations for Critics’ Choice and Independent Spirit, crowning a career of more than twenty years, so far limited to productions, not of the highest order.
WITH All, Everywhere All in Ounces, at 61 she found her redemption for herself and for all the girls who look like her and who, like her, cherish the dream. “I have to dedicate this award to my mom, to all the mothers in the world, because they are real superheroes. Without them, none of us would be here tonight. She is 84 years old and I will be taking this figurine home to Malaysia where she is watching us right now with my family and friends. I love you guys, this award is dedicated to you,” said the actress. Before adding, “I also want to dedicate it to my extended family in Hong Kong, where I started my career: thank you for supporting me, reaching out to me so that I can be here today.” However, the most beautiful dedication was to women of all ages:Ladies, don’t let anyone tell you that you are no longer in your prime.”. A warning to not give in to the fear of passing the time, never forgetting your goals. According to Ke Hui Quan, an actor who emigrated from Saigon to the United States by boat with his father and five brothers, while his mother and three other children fled to Malaysia, “this is, this is the American dream.”
Source: Elle